Red is a color that grabs attention–and in many workplaces, it sparks fear. It’s the color of missed targets, late projects, and angry charts in management reviews. But what if we’ve been thinking about “red” all wrong? For decades, I’ve seen how organizations react to red with blame, pressure, and firefighting. I’ve also seen how this mindset leads to hidden problems, distorted data, and wasted energy. But there’s a better way. In this post, I’ll … Continue reading Why Red Isn’t Always Bad (or Useful): Rethinking Metrics, Mindsets, and Improvement